Kona Cotton "Spotting"
#11
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I've seen some light-ish spots on Kona black when ironing. I think it's only when there's some dampness - after they dry out you can't see anything anymore.
I've washed a couple lap quilts made with Kona black countless times (we have very snuggly dogs!) and there is no spotting/fading going on.
I think it's probably fine.
I've washed a couple lap quilts made with Kona black countless times (we have very snuggly dogs!) and there is no spotting/fading going on.
I think it's probably fine.
#12
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Join Date: Jan 2014
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I don't think it is my water as I took some material to work and used the water there also. Same thing happened. I was going to call fabric.com, but they were closed due to weather. I will try to call them tomorrow. I think I will go ahead and wash the fabric and see what happens.... Thanks for all the responses!
#13
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It happens to me, too. More so on some colors than others, but it happens. Everything looks fine when the quilt is washed and dried, so I quit worrying about it. The first time it happened I nearly had heart failure on the spot, though.
#15
It happens on a lot of Kona colors, and on Moda and other solids as well. It probably also happens on prints, but you just don't notice it because of the pattern. It's a fact of life, but has never resulted in a permanent change of color in my many years of using Kona Solids extensively.
If you want a reliable, definitive answer, call Kaufman directly, not fabric.com.
If you want a reliable, definitive answer, call Kaufman directly, not fabric.com.
#18
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I have found that bright KONA colors will darken with heat from the iron (I dont use water) but I have never noticed discoloration, temporary or otherwise. I have bought from JAF and LQS and internet shops.
#19
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Texas
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This is funny as I bought some Kona from HL & had the same thing happen I was baffled as was grand daughter. I thought maybe HL put the fabric on an empty Kona bolt, but in the end the spot did disappear. My spot was the mirrored image of my iron. I thought I scorched it some how with only a few seconds on the material?? Glad to see this on the board.
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